Shop fox W1837 Owner's Manual page 47

Model W1837 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/15)
Cutting.Dadoes.with.a.Standard.Blade
A ripping blade (described on Page.32) is typically the
best blade to use when cutting dadoes with a standard
blade because it removes sawdust very efficiently.
To.use.standard.saw.blade.to.cut.dadoes,.do.these.
steps:
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2. Mark width of dado cut on workpiece..Include marks
on edge of workpiece so cut path can be aligned
when workpiece is lying on table.
3. Raise blade up to desired depth of cut (depth of
dado channel desired).
4. Set saw up for type of cut you need to make,
depending on whether it is a rip cut (Page.40) or
crosscut (Page.41).
5. Align blade to cut one side of dado, as shown in
Figure.63.
6. Reconnect saw to power source and turn saw ON.
Allow blade to reach full speed, then perform
cutting operation.
7. Repeat cutting operation on other side of dado, as
shown in Figure.64.
8. Make additional cuts (see Figure.65).in center
of dado to clear out necessary material. Dado is
complete when channel is completely cleared out.
Cut 1
Workpiece
Figure.63. First cut for a single-blade
Cut 2
Workpiece
Figure.64. Second cut for a single-blade
Workpiece
Figure.65. Additional single-blade dado
-45-
Blade
Fence
dado.
Blade
Fence
dado.
Cuts 3+
Fence
cuts.